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FSA estimates PPI redress could reach over £4bn
The FSA says PPI redress could cost the industry over £4bn.
Stonehaven suspends equity release lending
Stonehaven has become the latest provider to suspend equity release lending.
Lib Dems say Tory social care plans are "unaffordable"
The Liberal Democrats slam Conservative plans for residential social care at a cost of £8,000 to pensioners.
Lord Lipsey outlines principles to tackle social care reform
Labour peer Lord Lipsey has drafted a paper outlining steps government needs to take to help tackle social care reform.
Bupa reports 117% surplus increase
Bupa has reported a 117 per cent increase in surplus before tax for 2009.
Simply Biz academy pilots discounted J0 training
Simply Biz’s New Model Business Academy offers cut price JO training courses.
Bramdean Alternatives to move to private equity
The Bramdean Alternatives investment trust board is proposes re-branding to Aberdeen Private Equity.
T Bailey to merge UK best ideas into growth fund
T Bailey is to merge its £1.8m UK best ideas fund into its flagship £172m T Bailey growth fund.
Fitch takes shot across UK bows
Ratings agency warns UK Government must announce debt plans or risk AAA status.
Absolute return funds boost Gartmore's assets under management
Gartmore reports net inflows of £485m into its mutual funds boosting assets under management by 19 per cent.
Govt needs £20bn to plug hole, says PwC
PwC says sharp cuts have to be announced sooner to appease markets.
Towergate Financial strengthens private client team
Towergate Financial has appointed Steve Petrie as a director in its private client business.
Opinion
All downhill from here?
Bright Grey’s Roger Edwards says advisers need to recognise new ways of doing things or risk losing protection business.
Beware the pre-election spin
You can tell a general election is in the air as the Government cranks up its spin machine a few notches.
MM Leader: Which? commission should be catalyst to major banks probe
Which?’s future of banking commission continues to expose sales practises the banks would rather the general public remained unaware of.
The toll truth
Nic Cicutti believes that there are only two options open to those who want to challenge the FSCS decision to levy IFAs £43m on the back of the Keydata collapse.
The financial advisers who earn too much
Justin Modray says the RDR will make little difference in the way most advisers are paid.
Sipp question time
Corporate Adviser editor John Greenwood and Legal & General head of pension development Anne Dunlop answer adviser Sipp queries.
Casting the net
The imminent introduction of an effective 60% rate of tax should prompt advisers to get informed to help clients
